Automatically Detects Material Remaining Due to a Cutting-off Tool Breakage.
The Revolutionary Customization of the CITIZEN CincomL12
In this blog, we will introduce METROL's high-precision MT touch switch “P10DLB-01-17”, which can be optionally mounted on CITIZEN CNC automatic lathe CincomL12.
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Automatically detects material remaining due to a cutting-off tool breakage.
Remaining material due to a cutting off tool breakage is automatically detected and operation stops automatically. Prevents tool breakage and damage to the machine itself.
Machining stops automatically when remaining material is detected
Material is normally cut.
Material is not cut due to a cutting-off tool breakage
An alarm sounds when remaining material is detected, and processing is automatically stopped.
A warning of a cutting-off tool breakage is displayed.
The blade tool was protected
Touch switches can be mounted as an option.
[Reference Video] Automatically Detects Material Remaining Due to a Cutting-off Tool Breakage
The CITIZEN Cincom L12 is equipped with a high-precision touch switch that automatically detects material remaining due to a cutting-off tool breakage, preventing damage to the tools.
The product featured in this article.
Product
High Precision MT-Touch Switches
0.5 μm repeatability without amplifier
IP67, highly resistant to adverse environments
Top-of-the-line switch model for accuracy and durability
Performs precision positioning in adverse environments with splashing water, oil, coolant, and chips.
Available for immediate purchase in MISUMI
A partial lineup of high-precision MT touch switches is available immediately from MISUMI.
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CITIZEN MACHINERY Machining center
Sliding Headstock Type Automatic CNC Lathe
Cincom L12X
Citizen's newest development, the L12X with Y2 axis for even higher functionality
Y2 axis Type X to the back spindle strengthens back machining. This increases the degree of freedom for process allocation, and increases the maximum number of tools that can be installed to 38.
- The wide variety of tooling layouts available, such as "adjustable angle end-face spindle" that allows for slanted hole drilling, enable you to perform various kinds of machining.
- Additionally, adoption of a built-in motor for the back spindle drive enables a maximum speed of 12,000 min-1.
- Citizen Machinery's patented swarf control technology, LFV. Three vibration mode (mode1, mode2, mode3) are currently available.
